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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1947
Page
7
The Reflector notes a Tuesday unit with ten minute play reviews, joint talks on production, and a bookkeeping lesson on depreciation. It lists seniors recognized in volleyball and softball and urges proper library conduct and care, ending with a reminder to return magazines and keep chairs neat.
A quoted line about meeting in a library is commonly used by students. The phrase signals a request for study discussion or group work in a quiet space. It reflects typical campus dialogue and social planning among learners.
This week features Bettye Reeves and Clifton Ross in Because of Him and Pat Gray with Wynona McDonald in Leave Her to Heaven. Other titles include Wonder Man with Don Reynolds and Love, Honor, and Goodbye with Betty Anne and Billy Frank.
The verse notes that April first is called All Fool's Day but questions why people name it so Nor J and others know. This fragment from Poor Robin's Almanac hints at uncertainty about the holiday's meaning in a playful, old style catalogue of sayings.
Jeb Crowell praises his cider apples while Lud Denny extols grain and beer across the river. The group drinks on the porch, agreeing tastes settle disputes without argument.
A commentator recalls the traditional origins of April Fools Day. The calendar change led to people marking Old April 1 while others kept the date, sparking jokes and gifts. The practice reportedly began in France with “April fish,” then spread to England.
The Guardian James C. Vaughan Sr. files final settlement for the estate of James C. Vaughan Jr. a minor in Grayson County Court. The court will hear the account on April 7, 1947 at 10 a.m. in Sherman. All interested persons must appear and contest the account if desired.
Citation to Roy Lee Davis commands appearance to answer first amended petition in Grayson County District Court Sherman Texas by 10 am on Monday after 42 days from issue, date issued March 7 1947. Plaintiff C C Malone administrator seeks partition of Lot 3 Block B Bond's Third Richland Addition valued at 500 and asks for partition judgment and appointment of receiver to sell.
Legal notice listing parties including D. W. Bennett and heirs, C. S. Bennett heirs, S. C. Bennett heirs, Edward Burleson heirs, M. H. Nicholson heirs, J. D. Black heirs, William Burkett heirs, A. W. Hulett heirs, Bery Perry heirs, E. T. Bennett heirs, Jno. A. Wallace trustee, and Sessums Powell Company with unknown present address, for succession or claim proceedings.
J. R. Green and Willie Green sue to quiet title and recover possession of a 12 acre tract in Grayson County part of the D. W. Bennett Survey. They allege unlawful entry and ejectment around January 1, 1945, seeking restitution, rents of 100 dollars and damages of 500 dollars plus costs. Defendants include A Sessums Powell & Company and numerous heirs and unknown successors. Hearing requested before the district court in Sherman, Texas.
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